Greg Davids

{{Short description|American politician (born 1958)}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Greg Davids | image = Gregory Michael Davids 2024 (cropped).jpg | term_start = January 6, 2009 | predecessor = Ken Tschumper | constituency = District 26B (2023–present) District 28B (2013–2023) District 31B (2009–2013) | term_start1 = February 18, 1991 | term_end1 = January 2, 2007 | predecessor1 = Elton Redalen | successor1 = Ken Tschumper | constituency1 = District 31B (1993–2007) District 32B (1991–1993) | party = Republican | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|8|28}} | birth_place = | death_place = | education = Waldorf College Winona State University (B.S.) Minnesota State University, Mankato | occupation = {{hlist|Insurance agent|Business owner|Educator|Legislator}} | spouse = Bonnie | children = 3 | website = {{URL|https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/10123|Government website}} | office = Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives }} '''Gregory Michael Davids''' (born August 28, 1958) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2009, and from 1991 to 2006. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Davids represents District 26B in southeastern Minnesota, which includes the cities of La Crescent and Spring Valley, and parts of Fillmore, Houston, and Mower Counties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Davids, Gregory M. "Greg" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?id=10123 |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=www.lrl.mn.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rep. Greg Davids (26B) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/10123 |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=www.house.mn.gov}}</ref>

==Early life, education, and career== Davids graduated from Spring Valley High School, then attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, and Winona State University in Winona, where he earned his B.S. in social science. He also attended graduate school at Mankato State University in Mankato.<ref name=":0" />

Davids was appointed to the Preston City Council in 1986, and was elected mayor a year later, serving until his election to the state legislature in 1991.<ref name=":0" />

==Minnesota House of Representatives== Davids was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election on February 12, 1991. He won a full term in 1992 and was reelected every two years until 2006. Davids first ran after eight-term Republican incumbent Elton Redalen resigned to accept an appointment as Minnesota's Commissioner of Agriculture. In 2006, Davids was defeated by Ken Tschumper. Davids ran again and defeated Tschumper in 2008, and has been reelected every two years since then. He is the longest-serving Republican member of the Minnesota House, serving 16 non-consecutive terms.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Condon |first=Patrick |date=July 13, 2015 |title=DFL's Kahn, Carlson now longest-serving state House members ever |url=https://www.startribune.com/dfl-s-kahn-carlson-now-longest-serving-state-house-members-ever/314710331/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

Davids serves as the minority lead for the Taxes Committee, and sits on the Ethics and Higher Education Finance and Policy Committees. He chaired the Taxes Committee for six years of non-consecutive Republican control, from 2011 to 2012 and from 2015 to 2018. During the 2005-06 biennium, he chaired the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. That session he also served as speaker pro tempore for the House, a position he also held during the 2011-12 biennium. From 1999 to 2004, Davids chaired the Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development Committee.<ref name=":0" />

=== Taxes === Davids has consistently advocated for tax cuts for businesses and individuals, and called for Minnesota to make its tax code more competitive with other Midwestern states.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=August 29, 2013 |title=Minnesota House panel tries to counter Wisconsin 'propaganda' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2013/08/29/minnesota-house-panel-tries-to-counter-wisconsin-propaganda |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=December 12, 2015 |title=Minnesota's fiscal health stands out among the Midwest states |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-s-fiscal-health-stands-out-in-midwest/361640471/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He has supported a full repeal of the tax on Social Security, and an end to the estate tax.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=April 5, 2016 |title=GOP presses to end Minnesota tax on Social Security |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/04/05/gop-presses-end-to-minnesota-tax-on-social-security |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=January 12, 2017 |title=Lawmakers OK initial tax cuts, begin debating others |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/01/12/lawmakers-ok-initial-tax-cuts-begin-debating-others |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

From 2011 to 2012, Davids chaired the taxes committee during a budget stalemate between House and Senate Republicans and Governor Mark Dayton that resulted in a government shutdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=November 25, 2014 |title=New balance of power makes GOP, Dems wary |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/11/24/possible-govt-shutdown |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> In 2014, during full DFL control of the legislature, he supported a tax bill providing $103 million in tax cuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=May 8, 2014 |title=Agreement at Capitol on another round of tax cuts |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/05/08/agreement-at-capitol-on-another-round-of-tax-cuts |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

Returning as tax chair in 2015, Davids authored bipartisan legislation in 2015 to align the state's tax code with federal law, delivering tax relief to filers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=January 13, 2015 |title=Teachers, students could reap benefit of realigned state tax code |url=https://www.startribune.com/teachers-students-could-reap-benefit-of-realigned-state-tax-code/288403171/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He opposed efforts by Dayton to increase the gas tax and taxes on top earners, and called for phasing out commercial property taxes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=January 2, 2015 |title=Flush with $1 billion surplus, lawmakers eye tax relief |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/01/02/minnesota-surplus |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scheck |first=Tom |date=May 1, 2015 |title=Capitol leaders ready for high-stakes budget poker |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/05/01/budget-negotations |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scheck |first=Tom |date=February 3, 2015 |title=Higher taxes on top MN earners didn't spark exodus |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/02/02/tax-plan-top-earners |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> He supported bipartisan efforts to give tax credits to Minnesotans with student debt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cox |first=Peter |date=May 26, 2016 |title=Tax credits aim to help ease sting of student debt, encourage saving |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/05/26/tax-credits-aim-to-ease-sting-student-debt |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> In 2016, Davids sponsored a tax bill that would give $450 million in cuts to Social Security recipients, veterans, college students and parents, a compromise version was passed later in the session with bipartisan support but was not signed by Governor Dayton.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Coolican |first1=J. Patrick |last2=Lopez |first2=Ricardo |date=May 17, 2016 |title=Minnesota House Republicans offer their own road plan, includes $100 million in car tab fees |url=https://www.startribune.com/mn-house-republicans-offer-their-own-road-plan-includes-100-million-in-car-tab-fees/379818411/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Coolican |first1=J. Patrick |last2=Lopez |first2=Ricardo |last3=Rao |first3=Maya |date=May 23, 2016 |title=Session implodes at midnight over roads, public works |url=https://www.startribune.com/legislature-weighs-tax-breaks-for-stadium-suites-300m-for-transportation/380415611/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=March 25, 2017 |title=2018 politics creep into legislative session |url=https://www.startribune.com/2018-politics-creep-into-legislative-session/417097763/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> The bill also contained a repeal of yearly tax increases on tobacco and cigarettes, which Davids supported but Dayton opposed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richert |first=Cathering |date=February 18, 2015 |title=GOP lawmaker seeks end to annual cigarette tax hikes |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/02/18/gop-lawmaker-seeks-end-to-annual-cigarette-tax-hikes |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Condon |first=Patrick |date=May 26, 2016 |title=Tobacco users get tax break from Legislature |url=https://www.startribune.com/tobacco-users-get-tax-break-from-legislature/380984061/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=February 12, 2017 |title=Tobacco industry looks for political wins in Minnesota |url=https://www.startribune.com/tobacco-industry-looks-for-political-wins-in-minnesota-usually-unfriendly-turf/413548993/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

Davids praised parts of Dayton's 2017 tax plan, but opposed a proposal to create a working family tax credit in favor of a child-care tax credit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Gov. Mark Dayton unveils $300 million tax plan while GOP unveils health care blueprint |url=https://www.startribune.com/dayton-unveils-300-million-tax-plan-while-gop-unveil-health-care-bills/409800305/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Dayton proposes tax cut plan that GOP calls 'lean' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/01/05/dayton-proposes-tax-cut-plan-that-gop-calls-lean |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> Davids's 2017 tax bill, which passed the House, contained $1.35 billion in tax cuts, including many provisions from the 2016 bill, including cuts to estate taxes and a repeal of the tobacco tax.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=March 30, 2017 |title=MN House passes $1.35 billion tax cut |url=https://www.startribune.com/mn-house-passes-1-35-billion-tax-cut/417712653/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=April 14, 2017 |title=With Republicans leading Legislature, allies ready to reap benefits |url=https://www.startribune.com/with-republicans-leading-legislature-allies-reap-benefits/419389964/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> Dayton signed the bill but called for a special session to undo several of the cuts that he argued favored the wealthy and special interest groups.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=June 26, 2017 |title=Tax cuts on the way for some Minnesotans; opponents say they are too expensive, directed at wealthy |url=https://www.startribune.com/tax-cuts-on-the-way-for-some-minnesotans-opponents-say-they-are-too-expensive-directed-at-wealthy/430748203/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=March 26, 2018 |title=Gov. Mark Dayton aims to limit tax increase on families; critics call it massive tax increase |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-mark-dayton-aims-to-limit-tax-increase-on-families-critics-call-it-massive-tax-increase/477876713/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In 2018, Davids wrote another tax bill that offered tax cuts for over 2 million Minnesotans, which passed on a bipartisan vote, but was criticized by some DFLers for prioritizing corporate tax breaks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keen |first=Judy |date=May 15, 2018 |title=Minnesota House passes GOP tax bill; Dayton not yet on board |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-passes-gop-tax-bill-dayton-not-yet-on-board/482733901/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

=== Health care policy and MNsure === Davids has been critical of the Affordable Care Act as well as MNsure, a state-run health insurance marketplace.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Snowbeck |first=Christopher |date=June 3, 2015 |title=Some Minnesota health insurers seek large premium hikes |url=https://www.startribune.com/health-insurers-seek-premium-hikes/306048821/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Snowbeck |first=Christopher |date=August 7, 2015 |title=Republicans question Dayton on MNsure vendor payments |url=https://www.startribune.com/republicans-question-dayton-on-mnsure-vendor-payments/321106961/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Snowbeck |first=Christopher |date=January 28, 2016 |title=Audit finds lax eligibility checks for public health programs in Minnesota |url=https://www.startribune.com/audit-faults-state-for-lax-eligibility-monitoring-for-public-health-programs/366848791/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Snowbeck |first=Christopher |date=August 31, 2016 |title=MNsure still missing board members |url=https://www.startribune.com/mnsure-still-missing-board-members/391879281/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He supported efforts to eliminate MNsure, and praised President Donald Trump for his promise to repeal the ACA.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zdechlik |first=Mark |date=July 13, 2015 |title=Republicans renew calls to dismantle MNsure |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/07/13/mnsure |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Tim |date=November 9, 2016 |title=Even in Hibbing, Minn. voters tapped GOP, Trump, change |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/11/09/hibbing-voters-tapped-gop-trump-change |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

Davids co-chaired a legislative oversight committee on MNsure, and advocated for high-risk pools.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Condon |first=Patrick |date=November 13, 2016 |title=What will Trump's election win mean for Minnesota? |url=https://www.startribune.com/what-will-trump-mean-for-minnesota/400951955/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Simons |first=Abby |date=October 20, 2015 |title=Chairman of MNsure oversight committee looks into spending of federal funds |url=https://www.startribune.com/chair-of-mnsure-oversight-committee-looks-into-spending-of-federal-funds/334781401/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He has said he does not want more people on public programs, instead saying "there should be a viable, vibrant private market".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Snowbeck |first=Christopher |date=September 8, 2016 |title=Looming hikes in health-care insurance premiums defy easy fixes |url=https://www.startribune.com/looming-hikes-in-health-care-insurance-premiums-defy-easy-fixes/392667681/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> Davids authored a bill establishing a reinsurance program, but opposed funding it with tax increases on the health care industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=March 22, 2017 |title=Dayton issues warning on 'reinsurance' plans |url=https://www.startribune.com/dayton-issues-warning-on-reinsurance-plans/416886124/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=March 13, 2017 |title=Minnesota House passes GOP reinsurance bill |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/03/13/minnesota-house-passes-gop-reinsurance-bill |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, he criticized House DFLers for holding up a Republican health insurance rebate proposal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=January 17, 2017 |title=With health insurance rebates on Capitol agenda, individual market customers hope for political compromise |url=https://www.startribune.com/with-health-insurance-rebates-on-capitol-agenda-individual-market-customers-hope-for-political-compromise/410949915/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

=== Other political positions === Davids wrote a letter opposing Dayton's southwest light rail plan, arguing it would take funds away from tax relief and other transportation projects in Greater Minnesota.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Davids |first1=Greg |last2=Torkelson |first2=Paul |date=August 25, 2016 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Counterpoint: Dayton chooses light rail over some pretty good legislation |url=https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-southwest-light-rail-is-no-good-but-other-bills-are/391350361/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He opposed Dayton's efforts to raise cabinet members' salaries.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Coolican |first1=J. Patrick |last2=Condon |first2=Patrick |date=February 9, 2015 |title=Minnesota Republicans attempt to block Dayton cabinet pay raises |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-republicans-attempt-to-block-dayton-cabinet-pay-raises/291346681/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> Davids opposed efforts to expand gambling through online ticket sales.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Tim |date=April 22, 2014 |title=Lawmakers call online games 'lottery gone wild' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/04/22/online-gaming-capitol |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandon |first=Stahl |date=July 20, 2015 |title=Minnesota lottery reports record contribution to the state |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lottery-reports-record-contribution-to-the-state/317599001/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Coolican |first1=J. Patrick |last2=Walsh |first2=Paul |date=June 26, 2018 |title=Minnesotans can now buy lottery tickets on smartphone but legal status debated |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-can-now-buy-lottery-tickets-on-smartphone/486577881/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He also opposed legislation lifting a state ban on Sunday liquor sales.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Michael |date=January 8, 2015 |title=Do you support Sunday liquor sales? |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/01/08/do-you-support-sunday-liquor-sales |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

In 2017, Davids called then-minority leader Melissa Hortman racist for her calling out her "100 percent white male" colleagues for playing cards in the retiring room of the House during debate. He said Hortman should apologize or resign as DFL leader.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Paul |date=April 4, 2017 |title=Top DFL lawmaker's 'white male' comments set off spat on Minnesota House floor |url=https://www.startribune.com/top-dfl-lawmaker-s-comments-set-off-house-floor-spat-with-racial-gender-overtones/418193253/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=April 4, 2017 |title=House DFL leader slams 'white male card game' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/04/04/house-dfl-leader-hortman-slams-white-make-card-game |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

== Electoral history ==

{{Election box begin no change | title = 1991 Minnesota State House - District 32B Special Election<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1991-02-12-s-man.pdf|title=1991 Results for State Representative District 32B Special Election|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 3,369 | percentage = 62.66 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Harlin Taylor | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 1,929 | percentage = 35.88 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 42 | percentage = 0.07 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 5,376 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 1992 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://officialdocuments.sos.state.mn.us/Files/GetDocument/35347|title=1992 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 14,174 | percentage = 98.38 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 234 | percentage = 1.62 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 14,408 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 1994 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://officialdocuments.sos.state.mn.us/Files/GetDocument/28413|title=1994 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 10,615 | percentage = 98.35 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 179 | percentage = 1.65 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 10,794 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 1996 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://officialdocuments.sos.state.mn.us/Files/GetDocument/18136|title=1996 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 9,152 | percentage = 60.61 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Delbert Mandelko | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 5,929 | percentage = 39.27 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 17 | percentage = 0.01 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 15,098 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 1998 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://officialdocuments.sos.state.mn.us/Files/GetDocument/24001|title=1998 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 8,267 | percentage = 60.12 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Delbert Mandelko | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 5,470 | percentage = 39.78 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 13 | percentage = 0.01 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 13,750 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2000 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=22&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=416&show=Go|title=2000 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 9,586 | percentage = 59.47 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Al Hein | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 6,533 | percentage = 40.53 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 16,119 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2002 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=32&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=416&show=Go|title=2002 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 8,475 | percentage = 53.45 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Al Hein | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 7,363 | percentage = 46.43 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 19 | percentage = 0.12 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 15,857 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2004 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=42&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=416&show=Go|title=2004 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 10,349 | percentage = 52.07 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Peggy Hanson | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 9,435 | percentage = 47.47 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 91 | percentage = 0.46 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 19,875 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2006 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=55&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=416&show=Go|title=2006 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ken Tschumper | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 8,063 | percentage = 50.02 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 8,011 | percentage = 49.69 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 47 | percentage = 0.29 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 16,121 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box gain with party link without swing | winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | loser = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2008 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=63&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=416&show=Go|title=2008 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 9,873 | percentage = 50.90 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ken Tschumper (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 9,466 | percentage = 48.81 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 56 | percentage = 0.29 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 19,395 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box gain with party link without swing | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota | loser = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2010 Minnesota State House - District 31B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=69&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=416&show=Go|title=2010 Results for State Representative District 31B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 7,694 | percentage = 53.49 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Steve Kemp | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 4,279 | percentage = 29.75 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Al Hein | party = Independent | votes = 2,398 | percentage = 16.67 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 13 | percentage = 0.09 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 14,384 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2012 Minnesota State House - District 28B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=1&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2012 Results for State Representative District 28B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 12,006 | percentage = 58.22 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ken Tschumper | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 8,542 | percentage = 41.42 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 74 | percentage = 0.36 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 20,662 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2014 Minnesota State House - District 28B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=20&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2014 Results for State Representative District 28B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 9,013 | percentage = 55.88 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jon Pieper | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 7,090 | percentage = 43.96 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 27 | percentage = 0.17 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 16,130 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2016 Minnesota State House - District 28B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=100&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2016 Results for State Representative District 28B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 11,614 | percentage = 54.54 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Thomas Trehus | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 9,651 | percentage = 45.32 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 28 | percentage = 0.13 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 21,293 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 Minnesota State House - District 28B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 28B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 10,351 | percentage = 55.44 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Thomas Trehus | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 8,308 | percentage = 44.49 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 13 | percentage = 0.07 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 18,672 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2020 Minnesota State House - District 28B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 28B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 14,711 | percentage = 63.67 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jordan Fontenello | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 8,344 | percentage = 36.11 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 49 | percentage = 0.21 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 23,104 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 26B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 26B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 15,037 | percentage = 94.67 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 847 | percentage = 5.33 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 15,884 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=2024 Minnesota State House Republican Primary - District 26B}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Greg Davids (Incumbent)|votes=1,933|percentage=52.73}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Gary Steuart|votes=1,733|percentage=47.27}}{{Election box total no change|votes=3,666|percentage=100.0}}{{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change | title = 2024 Minnesota State House - District 26B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Index?ErsElectionId=170&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=406&show=Go|access-date=April 29, 2025|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Gregory Davids (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 15,714 | percentage = 63.32 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Allie Wolf | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 9,044 | percentage = 36.44 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 59 | percentage = 0.24 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 24,817 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

== Personal life == Davids lives in Preston Minnesota with his wife, Bonnie, and has three children.<ref name=":0" />

==References== {{Reflist}}

== External links == {{MN-legdb|10123}} * [https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/10123 Official House of Representatives website]

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